Dina Glaser, Psy.D
Dr. Glaser is the Senior Director of the Office of Placement and Training (OPT) for the Online & Dallas campus as well as the National Lead for training at the Chicago school. In her role with the online campus, Dr. Glaser serves as the Director of Clinical Training for the Masters of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology program and the Masters in forensic Psychology program. She serves the Chair of the National Strategic Planning Committee regarding the implementation of national training standards. Dr. Glaser began her career in University Counseling Centers, and she competed her pre-doctoral internship at James Madison University's Counseling and Student Development Center, her post-doctoral fellowship at The University of Michigan's Counseling and Psychological Services, and her employment as a clinical psychologist at The University of Central Florida's Counseling Center. She has spent several years providing individual and secondary supervision to pre-doctoral and practicum trainees. Dr. Glaser also has a strong interest in prevention and education and has assisted in the development and implementation of outreach on multiple university campuses. Along and is responsible for ensuring all continuing education programming follows the appropriate standards and criteria including the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Dr. Glaser is the Chair of the APA CE Approval Committee and IPCS CE Advisory Committee.
DIRECTORS OF CLINICAL TRAINING (DCTS) & Associate Directors of Clinical training (ADOTs):
Rachel Fenton, PsyD
Dr. Rachel Fenton earned her PsyD in Clinical Psychology from The George Washington University. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Nassau University Medical Center, where she continues to play an active role on the Diversity Committee providing seminars on clinical cultural competency. Dr. Fenton has worked in a variety of settings ranging from private practice, to addiction treatment centers. Her training modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy having received training through The Linehan Institute. Additionally, Dr. Fenton has a strong assessment background having provided both psychological and neuropsychological assessments to individuals seeking asylum, and contributing to the cultural sensitivity in norming data for neuropsychological testing through a published review with the Buros Center for Testing.
Dr. Fenton has a particular interest in working with marginalized individuals with a focus on racial trauma and complex trauma. Her research interests include studying the intersections of mental health and it's physiological impacts on communities of color, specifically African Americans.
Quitibilla Lyons, M.S., BCBA, LBA
Ms. Lyons has over 12 years of experience working with adults and children diagnosed with developmental delays, emotional disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disabilities. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Licensed Behavior Analysts (LBA) in the state of Maryland. Ms. Lyons received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Spelman College in Georgia. She has a Master's degree in Human Services Management with a concentration in Special Education from McDaniel College in Maryland where she also completed a full-time internship with Target Community and Educational Services. Ms. Lyons received her certification training in ABA from Florida Institute of Technology. Ms. Lyons taught as a Special Education Teacher for five years in private-separate day schools within the Sheppard Pratt Health Systems. While at SPHS, she helped develop a hybrid elementary classroom with children diagnosed with higher functioning ASD and intellectual disabilities or emotional disorders. Ms. Lyons transitioned into the role as a School Behavior Specialist within SPHS for several years before joining The Chicago of Professional Psychology as the Director of Clinical Training for the ABA Department, Washington, D.C. campus. Her expertise involves working with students diagnosed with ASD between the ages of 14-21 who engage in severe and/or dangerous problem behaviors and display significant skill deficits. Ms. Lyons is passionate about training school staff on the use of crisis interventions and implementation of individual behavior programs, sharing classroom management strategies, and educating others on the various applications of ABA in areas outside of Autism.
Michelle Malters, PsyD
Dr. Malters is the Associate Director of Clinical Training for the Masters in Forensic Psychology Program, Online campus and the Director of Clinical Training for the Masters in Forensic Psychology and Masters in Counseling Psychology Programs, DC Campus. Dr. Malters is a licensed clinical psychologist in Illinois. She earned her Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology-Specialization in Forensic Psychology at Adler University. She completed her a dual Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice at Dakota Wesleyan University in South Dakota. Dr. Malters joined The Chicago School's Office of Placement and Training in 2018 where she has held multiple roles related to training and teaching. Dr. Malters is highly passionate about training and working with students. Dr. Malters' areas of specialty include forensic psychology and working with the LGBTQIA+ community. Dr. Malters has trained and worked in diverse settings including: college counseling, community mental health, inpatient hospital, correctional, and private practice settings. Dr. Malters currently maintains a small private practice that is focused on the LGBTQIA community. Areas of Expertise: LGBTQIA+, Forensic Psychology, Trauma.
Megan Mattos, PsyD
Dr. Mattos (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with experience assessing and treating individuals across the lifespan. She has a particular interest in assessing and treating children and adolescents and has focused much of her work on these populations. Dr. Mattos earned her Doctor of Psychology degree from the American School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University, Washington, DC. She completed her internship through the Mid-Atlantic Internship Consortium at Stafford Family Counseling (now Insight Psychological Services). She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Stafford Family Counseling. Dr. Mattos is a member of the National Register for Health Service Psychologists, from whom she was awarded a credentialing scholarship, and a member of the Maryland Psychological Association (MPA). She serves as the Chair for MPA's Early Career Psychologists committee and is a scholar in the inaugural cohort of MPA's Leadership Development Academy.
Dr. Mattos' clinical interests include psychological assessment, ethics, training, and supervision. Her post-licensure employment has included private practices and a specialized pediatric hospital. She created a training program at a private practice and served as the Training Director. Prior to joining TCSPP as the Associate Director of Clinical Training, Dr. Mattos taught Basic Interventions: Systems as an adjunct. She also taught Lifespan Development at the undergraduate level and guest lectured about child and adolescent psychopathology at the graduate level. Dr. Mattos is currently licensed in Maryland and Virginia.
Alan Whitehead, PhD
Dr. Whitehead focuses his efforts to increase the happiness and well-being of individuals within their daily experiences. His teaching, writing, consulting, and administrative efforts all support this mission. He brings a myriad of varied experiences to The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. His professional background prior to teaching consists of work as an insurance broker, higher education administrator, and organizational consultant. His research interests center around enhancing organizations leading to member satisfaction. More specifically he focuses his efforts in Positive Psychology, Humor Studies, Workplace Fun, and Job Satisfaction. He also works, researches, and consults on matters related to Leadership & Followership as well as Sport & Performance Psychology. He secretly believes that one secret to his success may be his collection of Star Trek (and other Sci-Fi) memorabilia.
Johanna Williams, PsyD
Profile Coming- Associate Director of Clinical Training (ADOT), Clinical PsyD, DC.